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Carpenter & Stella vs. Jigging Master (which do u prefer ?)

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Lenny Lim:
Guys, I am in a dilemma. Need to choose a suitable combination for some power jigging (jigs approx. 300 ~ 500gm). Targetting doggies.

First combination = Stella SW20000 with Carpenter OH 55XH-S

or

2nd combination = Jigging Master (53B-H) with Jigging Master Power Spell Reel PE8

Which is a better gear ?  :-\

Cheers.

Jamie Moir:
How about a Synit Deep Shot 550? Thats a mean beast and pretty sure KPS had some pics of them knocking off a few dogtooth.

You could buy spin or oh or maybe a big accurate, som l120 or ocea jigger 5000p?

Brandon Khoo:
Lenny, it is always a difficult question when someone asks a question like "which is better?"
The issue is "better for what?" Gear is the is great for one person could be completely useless in the hands of another. In this case, you're not even comparing like with like with a spinning outfit versus an overhead outfit. Maybe if you got a bit more specific, some of the members might be able to give you some good advice but as the question currently stands, I doubt you're going to get anything useful.

Mark Harris:
Lenny, I have no idea how strong and fit you are, but there are few folks around who are capable of using a Carpenter OH 55XH-S for any extended period.  I couldn't and it is the only Carpenter rod I have ever sold! I also witnessed it put a friend of mine on his back after one day's use and he is a mighty strong and experienced jigger.  Undoubtedly an amazing rod for for lifting monsters but super heavy on the body. Also, you mention 300 gram jigs - this is the certainly the wrong rod for jigs that light.

The other issue with OH55XH-S is finding one. I manage to sell mine in less than 24 hours of putting the word out as finding a new one was very hard.

If you want a spinning set up for targeting Doggies, I would suggest something a little easier on the body and better at impacting action on the jigs. My arsenal for such fishing with 400 to 600 gram jigs in strong currents is a Synit Venom 550 FT and a Smith Nirai. You could pair either with a Stella SW20000.

Your question indicates that you are considering between a spinning set up and an overhead set up.  Only you can make that decision - there is no right or wrong between the two. Personally I do not like the JM blank action, but that's just my opinion - plenty of others do and it is a popular rod with large mass market appeal.

I do agree with Brandon that some more specifics will help in getting a useful answer.  Where are you fishing for example? Targeting what else apart from Doggies? What line weight?

Lenny Lim:
Thanks, Jaime, Mark & Brandon.  :D

I have always been a spinning guy as it is so easy to use. My usual spots of jigging are in Rottnest / Shark Bay usually for samsons or snappers. So, I the current gear of jigrex S526 with stella 10K (with 16K spool) is more than enough to use.

But we are planning to fish in Sumba (April) and Alor (in Nov) for doggies or whatever we can find in East Indonesia.  8)

So, I am getting another set of heavier gear for the adventure. There is one Carpenter OH (spinning) available now brand new. But I was thinking before I jump into buying it, I wanted to get some opinions from the forum to see whether,
1) This is a good set-up for doggies (OH XS & Stella 20K)
2) or go for a baitcasting set (either JM or Accurate)

Happy Sunday !

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